Having dial replaced... will the process affect the movement's accuracy???

[Mr. RoC]

Hello everyone,

I have a Mid Size SMP ref: 2551.80.00, calibre 1120.

I had it serviced back in Oct 2011 and had a new dial installed. As it turns out the application of the luminous material applied to indices 12, 6 & 9 is not as thick as the rest resulting in a weaker glow, not as intense. Long story short, Swatch Group Canada, although states that it is within Omega quality control standards, will replace the dial free of charge.

Here is my main question, right now the accuracy is excellent... +/- 0sec on my wrist and dial up and only +/- a few seconds in all other positions @ 24hrs. Will taking apart my SMP by Swatch Group to replace the dial affect the accuracy of the movement in any way or will they have to regulate it again?

Thanks for the advice.

[Andad]

The dial replacement will not affect accuracy unless the watchmaker is careless.

[SynMike]

It is definitely worth doing. Think about the long term life of the watch. You can always get it regulated - in fact it is inevitable in a few years anyway. You don't want to live with unbalanced lume for the next couple of decades.

[Perdu]

It will have no effect on accuracy. You don't to touch anything in the movement when changing a dial

[Dweller of the Sea]

A good watchmaker checks/regulates the accuracy when the job is done, to make sure nothing has been toched or as a service for the customer

[Transient]

Just had my dial and 3 hands replaced, as well as a new bezel, and the performance has not changed...